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OU53 KOX

2003 Audi A8

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,766 mi
Last recorded217,766 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A892,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 KOX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 217,766 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 176,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 124,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 124,235 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

f/discs and pads worn

rear discs worn

sill covers

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,275 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 103,157 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 103,157 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 88,413 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,756 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,804 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 59,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,467 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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OU53 KOX is a 2003 Audi A8 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 92,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU53 KOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 KOX registered?

OU53 KOX is a 2003 Audi A8, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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